Best Practice Guide shared by BABTAC to help beauty therapists support menopausal clients

A whopping 95% of women believe education and awareness of menopause needs to be improved*. Subsequently, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has released MENOPAUSE: A BABTAC Best Practice Guide.

The 12-page guide serves to advise beauty professionals on how to treat menopausal clients effectively and comfortably. It covers physical and emotional support, how to recognise the signs and symptoms, physical changes to note, and suggestions of products to use during treatments.

It has been created in partnership with menopause experts, Tracy Munro of The Mindful Menopause Coach, and Veerpal Sandhu, an advanced clinical pharmacist specialising in women’s health and member of the British Menopause Society.

Lesley Blair MBE

Lesley Blair MBE, CEO of BABTAC, comments: “In an industry that has a predominantly female workforce and clientele, it is essential for salon owners and therapists to have processes and the knowledge to help both staff and clients navigate treatments for menopausal clients.

“We are a sector synonymous with cultivating physical and mental wellbeing, so believe it is essential for salon owners and staff to be equipped with the knowledge and understanding to support both their own teams and their clients as they navigate their menopause journeys.”

BABTAC members can access the guide at www.babtac.com

*Research by digital women’s wellness magazine, Living360.

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